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T 'bice two ceitc i C4.60 Per Annul. VOLUME I., NUMBER 69. i .Weekly Established I860. 1 PITTSTON. PA.. THURSDAY AUGUST 31, 1882. SECOND EDITION scourging, winding up with an execution at the end of a year, might have terrors for Such unspeakable scoundrels. FIRST EDITI01. it was an assault with intent to kill it was not triable by a military court, for tlio reason that Mason had no legal charge, custody or control of Guiteau at the time. It is known that the Secretary of War entertains a contrary opinion. No action will be taken in tho caso until tho return of tho President. CABINET RUMORS. inp J. B. Princo's store, Southampton county, last Octobcr, when John Merrill and Thomas Glover, clerks, perished in the Uamos, lias confessed to tho crime. lie is dying of consumption and cannot live until the time set for his CHANGES LIKELY TO TAKE PLACE 5 O'CLOCK P. M. WRECKED BY A POKER PLAYER. 2 O'CLOCK P. M. The State, Treasury, Postoftice and Interior Departments Likely to Become Vacant—Folger Wants to be Governor—Teller Wants to be Senator—Howe is Tired — Frelingliuysen AVould Like to go to London. second trial. Caaliier Pratt Confesses his Complicity 111 the Kewanee Hank Robberjr and Gives up hU Share of the " Loot.'* LATE NEWS. A WOMAN'S CRIME. TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS. Gleaned and Condensed from this Morn- Chicago, Aug. 30.— The detective who has been working the Kewanee bank robbery, nr. rivod this morning from Kewanee. He says Cashier 1'r.Ut made u full confession and to-.k him to the spot in his father's barn-yard where he buried §6,000 in gold taken by him the day before the robbery. Pratt lays the blame at the door of Dr. Scott, who, he says, lod him astray, and taught him to play pokor, ot?» Pratt is the son of the Kewanee postmaster, a teacher in the Sunday-school, and wastheuglit to be alDovc suspicion. It seems now he forged chocks to the amount of $1,500 paid by him. The allegation is, Scott procured the checks. Pratt forged tho signatures and Welch turned them in, taking certificates of deposit in ordor not to excite suspicion. In addition to the $6,- 000 recovered from Pratt, $3,500 was recovered from Welch, and the theory of tho detectives is that this is about all that was taken at the time. Possibly $1000 more was spent by llio robbers. The belief is Pratt cooked up the books to make it appear $20,000 was taken in order to clear up all hir shortcomings at ontxw What first attracted attention to Pratt, was finding fivo telegrams from him in Welch's valise, and Scott was uncovered by a cautious letier written by him to Welch at Peoria and in Welch's absence opened by his wifo and turned over to the detoctives. THE INDIAN PROBLEM. ing's papers. CHILD KIDNAPPED IN BROOKLYN ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES Coininisftloner Price's Opinion of It Tho new gold certificates will not bo ready Washington, Aug 30.—Commissioner of Indian Affairs Price, in reference to tho reported probable Indian troubles, on account of a lack of supplies, to-day said all Indian Tho steamer "Siam," with ten officers and 470 men, sailed to Hgvpt from London yesterday. D' for issue until Oct. 1st. The Abiluctor is Bun Down by the Police ami the Chili! Rentored-Tlie Tariff Commission—The Public Debt —A Murderous Attack. Graphic Picture of the Cavalry Charge at Kassasin— Cattle in Palace Cars—The Illinois DVheat Crop— Tiie Ab-ducted Child Recovered—Other Items of News. Washington, Aug. 30.—A special to the Philadelphia Press says. Somo recent developments indicate that on tho result of two State Conventions depends tho question of a reconstruction of tho Cabinet. Secretary Folger has finally acknowled that under certain conditions he will lie a candidate for tho gubernatorial nomination in New York, while information received here within a fow days places it beyond doubt that Secretary Teller is a candidaio for his old place in tho Senate. Tho nominating conventions on which hang tho possibility of a chango in tho departments of which these gentlemen are tho respective chiefs are both to bo held nest month, tho Colorado Convention on tho 14th and tho New York Convention on tho 20th, and it is probable that before Congress meets again tho Interior and Treasury Departments will have tribes are getting every cent's worth of supplies of every kind that Congress lias made appropriation for. As to tho probability cjf an Indian outbreak, on account of short supplies, Mr. Price said: "I can't tell as to that, but tho supplies will bo rcduccd, this year, bocause the appropriations havo beon reduced. I think this Indian problem n very Bimplo tiling. Treat good Indians well, and punish bad Indians. When Congress reduces the appropriation tho Indians become discontented, dance around naked, threaten an outbreak; Nearly six million of threo and a half per cent, bonds was withdrawn from tho Treasury The Public Debt. By telegraph to the Uazette. To-Morrow's Weather Indications. Michael Collins, employed on the Brooklyn bridge, fell 115 feet from the bridge yesterday afternoon and was killed. for conversion into threes. Washington, Aug. 31.—It is estimated that tho public debt for tho month ending today is about .$16,000,000. For tho Middle Atlantic States, local rains; partly cloudy fwoalhor; southerly to westerly winds; no change in temperature; lovver barometer. At Kexboro, N. C., Sandy Hopkins and Martin Johnson quarreled about a girl, yesterday. Ilopkins stabbed Johnson in tho stomach family. Shot to DeathC By telegraph to the Gazette. Another Candidate. Syracuse, N. Y., Aug. 31.—During an altercation at Cigarville yestorday afternoon, John Walter, a farmer, shot and killed Henry Mark, a cigarmaker. Walter was arrested. By telegraph to the Gazette. Dks Moines, la., Aug. 31.—The Republicans of the Tonth Congressional District have nominated Major A. G. Holmes. Tlio American Dermatologieal Association is holding its sixth annual meeting ut Newport. Members are present from all parts of thon Congress is very anxieus to appropriate money in order to keep peace. Arab! Asks for an Armistice. A dispatch states that tho Crow Indians are not depredating, as reported. Tho agont thoro thinks tho next generation of Crows will take the country D. & H- Company Coal Prices. By telegraph to the Gazette. ICourt Martial Findings Approved. By telegraph to the Gazette. New York, Aug. 31.—Tho Delawaro and Hudson Canal Company announce that tho prices of their Lackawanna coal for the month of September will bo as follows: Furnace lump and steamer Immj, each, $4.15; grate, $4.30; egg, $4.45; stove, $4.65; chestnut, $4.70, and pea, $3.15. By telegraph to the Gazette. London, Aug. 31.—A dispatch from Port Said says that Arabi Pasha has asked for an eight days armistice; that Gen. Wolseley has refused it, but offered an armistice for one ■day, and that, however, nothing would bo done for several 4uys. . Washington, Aug. 31.—The Secretary of War to-day approved the record of the court martial in case of Col. Taylor, Assistant Adjutant General, and forwarded it to the l'resideut for his action. Secretary Folger said to the Press correspondent to day that it seemed to be tho general understanding that his name would be submitted to the coming Stato convention for its action, and while he was not a candidate— using that word in tho senso of a seeker after a position—should tho convention see fit to uomiuato him ho would accept and enter heartily into tho canvass. "I am not ashamed to say," Mr. Folger continued, "that a nomination for Governor of my own State is an honor of which I would bo proud and which I would new heads. to farming. Tho Scotch Irish Masters resolved not to continue tho agreement with the Cleveland (Scotland) Iron Masters to restrict the output of pig iron. General Beaver's Movements. Tho corporation of Cork passed a resolution condemning tho sentence of dray and demanding that he bo released. The corporation also resolved to confer upon Gray tho freedom of NEARING THE END. Bedford, Aug. 30.— General Beaver passed through hero to-day on his way from Soinervillo to Kvcrett, this county. Ho was met at Kverett this afternoon by a largo crowd of people. The reception which was tendered him was attended by the most prominent Republicans of the county. General Beaver will go to Fulton county to-morrow. The Kidnapped Child Found. I)r. Scott who wan arrested in St. Louis, arrived to-day, and will be sent to Kcwanoe tomorrow. He also mado a confession. Ho puts the blame on Pratt and Welch—Pratt as the chief instigator. He allegoi he knew of the plot but decided not to tako part in tho robbery and was Jeerod at by Pratt for cowardieo. He says he got none of tho money. The dotectives believe his statement is true, and he can only bo convicted as accessory. The detectives have beon unable thus far to get any clue to the fourth man. Jl of the Iron Strikers to be Called By telegraph to the Gazette. by President Jarrett tho city New York, Aug. 31.—A dispatch received at polico hoadquartors this morning says tho missing child, Lizzio Soldon, and tho woman who abducted her, wore found by a dotoctive in Brooklyn this morning. No othor particu- PlTTSBUBO, Aug. 30.—After persistently denying for days that a movement was on foot for a general meeting of iron strikers, Secretary Martin, of the Amalgamated Association, this afternoon admitted that five sub-lodges have united in a request that a general meeting bo called, and that as soon as President Jarrett returned from his Eastern trip tho call would in all probability be issued. It is conceded on all hands that this meeting will cud tho strike. A majority of the rank and file of the association are heartily sick of it and it is hardly possible that they will submit to be At a meeting of the Down police held at Down Patrick, resolutions were adopted do- accept without hesitation mauding an increase in pay of pensious. Two constables were appointed to attend tho Commission inquiry at Dublin. "I expect to bo in New York in a few days and will make a short stay thoro, but I do not go to tako any part in the canvass for tho nomination, and I shall not use any effort to secure it." Tho general impression hero is that Secretary Folger goes into tho contest supported by the Administration, wliich believes him tho one availablo candidate who can unite the factions of tho party. Barney Biglin and John J. O'Brien, of New York, arrived here mysteriously yesterday or last night and had two consultations with Mr. Folger, one last night and one tliis morning, tho latter lasting more than two hours. At the Interior De- lars are given. LATER. There wore fourteen casos of yellow fever at Pensacola to date, and ton deaths. There were fifty now cases at Brownsville, and three deaths reported yesterday. Little Lizzie Seldon, who was kidnapped on Monday last, was restored" to her parents this morning. Her abUuctress was arrested. Her name is Maggio Kappel; she is twenty-two years of ago, single and is rather good-looking. She said she found tho child on the streo', and as she did not read the papers she did not know the whereabouts of the parents. A detective being informed that she had tho child, four.d her in bed at her houso in Brooklyn willi the child by her side. When Mr. Selden saw. his child he nearly fainted. The scene between them was very affecting. The mother of tho abduetre8s visited her daughter at jDolico headquarters, and, strange to say, answered tho description of tho woman who was first suspected. Tho girl Kappel pleaded not guilty and was remanded. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Stock Keport. Reported by Carpenter & Bodmer. Rooms 5 and 6 Club House, Franklin street Wllkcs-Barre. Aug. 31—3:00 p. in. Closing Bid PennaR.R 62% O. & M., com... 38-% Phil. & Kead'g 30W do. pref Lehigh Valley 02% H. & St. Jo. com 85 Lehigh Nav 42'4 do. pref.. 93 P., Titus v. & B.... Union Pacific... 110% Northern Pac. com 50% M , K. AT 39*4 do pref 93 C'.,C. & I. 0! 13 D. L. A W 145J-4 st- Pa"1, com... 124 Texas Pacific — do pref... 137 Del. & Hudson.... 115% D. A Rio G Df. J. Central 7994 Illinois Central.. West'n Union U0-D« Met'n. Elev Pacific Mail Omaha, com.... Erie, com 39% do. pref.. do. pref.... 81 Rock Island Manhattan Elev... f3J4 Ohio Central — N. Y. Central 133*1 Mobile & O Lake Shore 112*4 L'ville & N'ville Mich. Central... 98% SutroTunnel A conference of Bishop's friends was hold in Boston yestorday in the intorest of hia caudidacy for tho Republican gubernatorial nomination. Three hundred men from all parts of TUO WILSON CONE. How the Pueillst Parted From Hta T'rl-mxU at the Steuiimlilp Wharf. overruled again, Philadelphia, Aug. 30.—Tug Wilson and George Ilolden, his trainor, yesterday sailed as intermediate passengers on the steamship "In» dianii" for Liverpool. Arthur Chambers, Richard K. Fox, Parson Davis, and a do4cn other friends and admirers of tho departing boxers saw the travelers off. Tug said that he would return to America next month, with his wife and throo children. His wife has been ill for several months and he thinks that her health will be better in this countiy. Oh his return ho will go into activo training lor his fight with Elliott on November 2B. Ho has between four and live thoutand dollars in cash and with it he will open a saloon, or, n» lie calls it, "a hinn," somewhere in this city. The citizens of Bloomington, 111., are excited over the disappearance of Francis Johnson, a business man of integrity heretofore unquestioned. Ho sold all his property, took the proceeds and left a debt of $8,000. tho Stat# were present. Palace Stock 'Cars Chicago, Aug. 30.—A shipment of twentytwo car loads of cattle left this afternoon in a special train for New York, composed of Montgomery palaeo stock ears, so arranged that the cattle can bo fed and watered in transit with out unloading. They will bo supplied with •water the same time the engino is taking ■water, and food will be let down while the train is moving, from hins on top of the cars. It is expected the trip will bo made inside of fifty hours. 18K-M M 113^ partmont it is an open secret that Secretary Tellor expects to be returned to his old seat in the Senate, and that in consequence a change in the Secretaryship may be expected. When Mr. Tellor left hero he expected to return about the 1st of September, but it is now announced that ho will not return before the latter and of tho month. The convention which chooses a successor to fill tho unexpired term meets on the 14th, and ho will remain until ho sees tho result. I lis friends hero say that the peoplo of tho State are determined to havo him in the Senate again, and that he will aceodo to the popular will. In the annual report of the British Postmaster-General just received, it is stated that tho United Suites sent to Great Britain 9,500,- 000 newspapers, aud received from iherff 7,500 000 during the past fiscal year. West, com. Robinson —'do pref.. 10SD2 Rich & Dan liny Wabash, com. 87W Rich. &D. Ter. „ CI2DHj do, pref 66J4 Central Pacific... Mrs. McCartey, of 39 Park Place, New York, was held yesterday to await tho result of injuries sho inflicted oil Monday with a bar of iron on Mrs. Crowley, who resides in tho same house. Mrs. Crowley's recovery is Little Lizzie Selden was stolen in Brooklyn on Monday afternoon". William 0. Solden, tlio father, is an engineer, with an office in tliat city. Ilis wife is tho dunghter of Chief Engineer Frye, of Brooklyn. They have three children—a boy of live, a lmlDy of one year and littlo Lizzie, who is four years old Mr. Seidell lives at 220 Carlton avenue, a quiet (troet, and the children were in tho habit of playing on the sidewalk in front of tho door. On Monday afternoon a littlo boy of four, Freddy Sherwood, was with Lizzie on the sidewalk. Aftor a while they were missed and a search was instituted. At 6 o'clock Freddy came homo alone and told his story. He said that whilo ho was playing with Lizzie a woman dressed in black talked to them and asked them to go and walk. She promisod them candy and said she would take them to Washington Park aud show them whore Mr. Washington lived. Sho took them to Willoughby street and then ono block further to Washington Park. Froddio says tlioy were a long time in tho park and went all over it. Then they went aftor candy. Freddie was left in front of a bakery and told to wait and the woman took Lizzie away. After a time tho little boy got tired of waiting and went home. C OIL MARKET. Oil. City, Auk. 31—3:00 p. m, Crude oil closed at Market Arm. A Great Wheat Crop in Illinois. Philadelphia Markets. Spbinofibld, Ills., Aug. 30.—Tho winter •wheat crop of 1882 is the largest ever liarvented in Illinois except that iu 1880, and exceeds 50,000,000 bushels. Spring wheat aggregates ovor 52.000,000 bushels, an average yield of about 18J bushels per aero, a trifle under tho immense average of 1819, but the quality is much above the average. By telegraph to the Gazette. lie pnya that he 1ms no intention of remaining in Kuropc, but it was with sorao bitterness that lie added: " This here country hain't as freo as what they makes out when they stops a man from fighting a bit Ilingland'fca sight better in that way." Ho is anxious to fight Sullivan, but forsorre unknown reason was very reticent about his match with Elliott, answering oil quistions by saying: "Oh, hit's all right, an! a werry good light we'll mako." Philadelphia, Aug. 11 More troops have boon ordered to the fron doubtful FLOUR—Choloe old wanted; new quiet: super $2.7»Ca:t.n0; extra »3.25@3.75; l'enn'a family J5.10@5.2». RYE FLO' R—J3.50@3.7S. tier, whero the government is determined to concentrate 4,000 men immediately. It is stated that this will be sufficient, if tho movement of tho Turks is only instigated by a Turkish local commander, but if tho impulse emanates from Constantinople the struggle Washington, Aug. :)0.—A special to the New York Sun says: There arc reasons for saying that thero will be an early recasting of the Cabinet. It will be from no disagreement between it and tho Executive, nor from internal dissensions, but solely to insure greater ef- WHEAT—The market was firm; good demand; Del. and Penna. red $I.08©1.16; do. amber fl.KQl.18. CORN -The market was quiet but steady for local use; steamer 86c; yellow 87c@88c; mixed 8#HCT( Sic.; No. 3 mixed 8S@86c. DATS-The market was irregular; low grades dull: No. 1 white 62c.; No. 2 do. 60c ; No. 8 do. Blc (ftS3c.: No. 2. mixed 19c. Tito crop was saved in good condition, and will return to tho producers more money than uny other crop for fourteen years. County Assessors return the average as 2,152,000 bushels of winter wheat. will prove sorious. PROVISIONS—The market was strong; active. RYE—None here. ticlency in tho service and to strengthen tho Administration boforo the country. Tho need of the latter has for somo time been felt. In this respect tho Cabinet is not a strong one. It has been tho cause of many complaints from General Arthur's most faithful supporters. From tho first it was felt that tho Cabinet had too many grandfathers in it—too littlo fresh Advices front tho frontier claim that tho Turkish troops were repulsed on Monday and Tuesday with considerable loss. Tho Greeks occupy a strong position at Yigla, which is exactly on the new frontier, to the north of Zarbas. The Bishop of Platamora with eighty peasants joined the Greeks. LARD—The market was firm. MUTTER-Choice wanted; other kinds very dull; creamery extra 28c.; do. good to choice 25@27fj EGUS—The market was firmer; good inquiry; Penna 24c.; Western 22c ©28c. CHEESE—The market was dull; low grades weak. „ „ , Mr. Wilson labors under ihi impression that the newspaper reporteis of America havo banded together for tho purpose of misrepresenting him and ridiculing his manners. " Hi can't do nothink," he said, " but l»off they London, Aug. 30.—Tho News' Jsmailia cor respondent says: "I rode over the scene of the cavalry chargo at Kassasin Lock, and fonnd two acres thickly strewn with corpses of tho enemy. Somo of our cavalry aro still seeking our dead and wounded. Two dead Lif o Guardsmen are so mutilated they are quite unrecognizable. Their faces aro horribly gashed. One had one hand completely sevorcd from tho arm, and the other nearly so. One yf his eyes was scooped from tho socket. The hands of another body were just hanging to tho wrists by pieces of flesh and sinews. A wounded guardsman relates that in the charge his horso was shot, and falling broke the rider's thigh. While lying on the field he saw Egyptian soldiers ride by. He called for help whereupon an Egyptian rodo up and sabred the guardsman's faco from templo to chin. Tho man, however, is doing well. The enemy's loss is at least 400. The Cavalry Charge at Kassasin. PETROLEUM—The market was firmer; refined ''tvHISKEY-Sl.SO. Tho town of Glen, Montgomery county, N. Y., is greatly stirred up by tho discovery of the diabolical acts of John Palmer, a school teacher, who attempted to violate tho porsons of two girls, each twelve years old, daughters of John Putnatn and Isaac Talmadge. Palmer tied. lie has for a long lime boon maltreating older female pupils, lie is married, and has taught school iu Glen for twelvo years. He always professed to bo very religious, and had the confidence of tho community. goes and claps hit hin their blooming papers and not a one of 'dm that hover 1 looked into told the truth." Tug was dressed In a suit of dark tweed, and his aggressive-looking face was shaded by an American Manilla straw hat that gavo him a decidedly tough appearand-. As tho "Indiana" steamed ofT down tho rivfr Tug pulled out a gorgeous red-silk handkerchief and wavod a last farewell to his friends blood and sinew New York Markets. By telegraph to the Gazette. Mr. Howe, while accepting the Post Office Department, wanted only the part of Attorney General. This was given to Mr. Brewster solely because of his connection with the Star ltouto suits. But Mr. Howe's transfer to that position is altogether improbable. He is tho oldest members of the Cabinet. Cabinot New York, Ar* 81. BEEF—The market was steady; demand lfghi new ex'ra mess, #15.50. PORK—The market waa quiet; held firm; new m«*88 1.50; old do. $*J1.7D. LAKD—The market was Arm; fairly active; Btean rendered f 12.50. Pitt*ton Wholesale Markets. .$9.25 6.50® 7.00 IK) 70 The,TarilT Commission. By telegraph to the Gazette. Flour—potent - Flour, straight brands Corn Oats Butter Cheese, new Erkb Potatoes new, per bu, Chop ami Feed Meal Salt, coarse, per sack. Salt, fine, per sack .. Salt, per bbl Bailed Hay, per ton . New Hay, *4 4i . Rye Straw Turnips, per bu Onions, M Tomatoes, per basket Cabbage, per hundred, good 10012 00 " fair to middleing ii(&10 00 l.i 0 5.50 duties are onerous to men past seventy. It is known that the work of his present post is distasteful to him. Clbvb'axd, O., Aug. 31.—The Tariff Commissioners arrived hero at eight o'clock this morning, and opened their session at the Keunard Houso at ton o'clock. A hearing was on shore Bedueed Bates of Freight. 25 Cg,26 10(3,12 24 50 1.90 1.00 1.50 The advancement of Hr. llatto.i to the Postmaster-Generalship, although it would A Well-preserved Relio. The rates for freight ovor the New Jersey Central Railroad will be reducod on and after September 1st, 1882, as follows: For New York and Philadelphia, 1st class, thirty-fivo cents; 2d class, thirty ccuts; 3d class, twenty- From the N. Y. Tribune gratify tlmt gentleman's ambition, is improbable, though a change in the office he now holds is not unlikely. Ki-Senator David K. Atchison, who, as President of tho United States Senate, was given to the representatives of eighty-five hoop iron manufactories. Their caso was stated by Joseph D. Weeks, of Pittsburg, and Tlioa. H. Wells, of Johnstown, Ohio. They complained of rulings by the Treasury Department on tho subject of the duty on hoop iron, and submitted a schedule of rates which they thought would protect their interests. They wanted tho duties made specilic, not ad valorem. 1.50 17.00 14.1)0 12.00 . I.'O 1.2.» Jlr. Teller's appointment to the Interior was under strict construction of tho Constitution, Acting President of the United Suites for thirty-six hours between tho close of President Polk's administration and tho inauguration of Cieneral Taylor, recently completed his seventy-fifth year at his home in Clinton county, Missouri, llo is six foot two iuchos tall, straight as an arrow despite his age, and ips the scales at two hundred pounds. Ho doelares his eyosight, appetite and geuoral health to bo excellent, but is gradually losing five cents; 4th class, seventeen cents. duo to an embarrassment 'owing out of Sar proportionate reduction will be made in every class of freight. This will be good news to gent's failure to get that otV rado Senator's acceptance wan to oblige the merchants and others. Sergeant Mason's Case. President and to save himself "Washington, D. C. August 30.—The case of Sergeant Mason, tlio soldier who shot at the assassin Guiteau, is again beforo the Secretary of War on a supplemental report from Judge Advocate General Swaim, which was submitted yesterday afternoon. The report is in reference to tho petition tiled with the President by Mr. Bigelow in Mason's counsel, for the releaso of lna client from tho Albany Penitentiary on tho ground that ho is illegally conllncd. Tho petition was in tho nature of a writ of error. It was referred to tho Judgo Advocate General together with many other petitions received by the President for the pardon. It is understood that Judge Apples, per bu Sweet potatoes Pears, per bbl Peaches per basket Colorado now arranging for his re-election to Not McCl/eUan's Tactics. From the Cincinnati Gazette. 4®r.,00 ,7»®t 95 tho Scnato, which his resignation to go into tho Department of tho Interior helped, rather than otherwise. Betweon him and the President it was understood that his acceptance as Statements were also made in the interests of tho Ohio Building and Grindstone Company, and of Lako Superior iron oro. Gen. Wolesley finds that Arabi does nC t come to his ground to fight. Arabi is not following the McClellnn plan of getting ready an army of 280,000 men and GOO guns, and ending the rebellion in one decisive battle. Another Child Abduction. From the New York Tribune Secretary was to be only temporary A Curious Accident, The abduction of a child in one of the fashionable quarters of Brooklyn in broad daylight is a startling incidont tending to rovivo memories of tho Ross case. A blight little girl un- In tho War Department there will be no change, unless Mr. Lincoln dosires it. Tho fight for David Davis's seat in the Senate may his memorv Bradford, Aug. 30.—This afternoon Mr. and Mrs A. Driesbach, who are stopping at the Riddell House, retired to their room after dinner, when Mr. Driesbach concluded to lio down for a short time, taking off his coat and vest for that purpose. As ho throw his vest One Way to Get Even Two negro boys engaged in a fight at Wilmington, X. C!., yesterday. One kicked tlip other in the stomach, seriously injuring li|ni. Tho wounded boy managed to throw his antagonist, and by repeating blows with a stone, crushed his skull and killed him. force a change From the Cincinnati Times Star. Canada has prohibited United States tour ists from fishing in her lakes der live years of ago while playing in front of Iter father's house is pottod by a strange woman and coaxed to take a short walk to a candy shop. Another playmate goes witli them, hut becoming alarmed is sent back with the Mr. Frelinghuysen's appointment to Mr Perhaps wc Lowell's place abroad would enable Cleiieral Arthur to choose a Secretary of Slate satisfactory to himself. Whenever a change there is spolceu of Mr. Conklmg, of course, comes to the front. can only retaliate bv shutting down oil English noblemen limiting buffaloes 011 «ur on a chair a revolvor in an inside pocket was discharged, tlio bullet striking his wife in tho Advocate General Svvaiiu adheres to tho legal little girl's doll carriage. The woman has not been arrested, although unceasing efforts have Why Not P abdomen. The doctors havo been unable to line] the bullet, and il is not known whether tho wound will prove fatal or not. BUTTER AND EGGS. opinion expressed by him in his original report in this ease, which was that the proceedings of tho court-martial which tried Mason Any change in tho Xavy Departmental From the Ehnira Free Press. been made by tho detcctivos in response to appeals from tho distracted parents to truck her down and reeovcr her stolen charge. Tho present is improbable, Mr. Chandler's appointment being in tho pursuit of the purpose which the impending rccast is intended to Col. A. K. M'Clurc •f tho Philadelphia We aro constantly receiving fresh butter an i efcKfi from the up river couuiie*. and h*ijidk thcni cheap. Cal: ami see. J. H. BROWN, n!0 (Von Kireet. were irregular, and that his coulincment un limes, prints in his own paper ull the dirty L n Old Time R. rr.edy. der its sentence was illegal. The ground taken by General Swaim is that the act of Macon was nut an assault with intent to kill, (is shown in the evidence, and further, that if case is 0110 which touches the tcndcrest sensibilities of the public and will excito widespread interest, if tlio polico fail to dispose of it llings 1111 the caiii Tributes from Public Thieve Stalwart" clitics,under Frj:n tho Salem 0Tasr.) Gazette The usual nnrnlier of bloody as.-aults and Kmmct Cloud, now iu jail, in Richmond, Ya Why not make ii Thief?" Tributes to a Fublic murders by drunken husbands and love-cracked idiots are reported week by week. A weekly I/OK SALE.- A desirable bouse and lot near Lto l'rosbyterlin C'hapel. West l'ittyton. Also a brk kbuilding ou Railroad strt er.Pitistoii l'». A F c proniptlv awaiting a second trial on the charge of bum
Object Description
Title | Evening Gazette |
Masthead | Evening Gazette, Volume 1 Number 69, August 31, 1882 |
Volume | 1 |
Issue | 69 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
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Date | 1882-08-31 |
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Description
Title | Evening Gazette |
Masthead | Evening Gazette, Volume 1 Number 69, August 31, 1882 |
Volume | 1 |
Issue | 69 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1882-08-31 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | EGZ_18820831_001.tif |
Language | English |
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Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
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Full Text | T 'bice two ceitc i C4.60 Per Annul. VOLUME I., NUMBER 69. i .Weekly Established I860. 1 PITTSTON. PA.. THURSDAY AUGUST 31, 1882. SECOND EDITION scourging, winding up with an execution at the end of a year, might have terrors for Such unspeakable scoundrels. FIRST EDITI01. it was an assault with intent to kill it was not triable by a military court, for tlio reason that Mason had no legal charge, custody or control of Guiteau at the time. It is known that the Secretary of War entertains a contrary opinion. No action will be taken in tho caso until tho return of tho President. CABINET RUMORS. inp J. B. Princo's store, Southampton county, last Octobcr, when John Merrill and Thomas Glover, clerks, perished in the Uamos, lias confessed to tho crime. lie is dying of consumption and cannot live until the time set for his CHANGES LIKELY TO TAKE PLACE 5 O'CLOCK P. M. WRECKED BY A POKER PLAYER. 2 O'CLOCK P. M. The State, Treasury, Postoftice and Interior Departments Likely to Become Vacant—Folger Wants to be Governor—Teller Wants to be Senator—Howe is Tired — Frelingliuysen AVould Like to go to London. second trial. Caaliier Pratt Confesses his Complicity 111 the Kewanee Hank Robberjr and Gives up hU Share of the " Loot.'* LATE NEWS. A WOMAN'S CRIME. TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS. Gleaned and Condensed from this Morn- Chicago, Aug. 30.— The detective who has been working the Kewanee bank robbery, nr. rivod this morning from Kewanee. He says Cashier 1'r.Ut made u full confession and to-.k him to the spot in his father's barn-yard where he buried §6,000 in gold taken by him the day before the robbery. Pratt lays the blame at the door of Dr. Scott, who, he says, lod him astray, and taught him to play pokor, ot?» Pratt is the son of the Kewanee postmaster, a teacher in the Sunday-school, and wastheuglit to be alDovc suspicion. It seems now he forged chocks to the amount of $1,500 paid by him. The allegation is, Scott procured the checks. Pratt forged tho signatures and Welch turned them in, taking certificates of deposit in ordor not to excite suspicion. In addition to the $6,- 000 recovered from Pratt, $3,500 was recovered from Welch, and the theory of tho detectives is that this is about all that was taken at the time. Possibly $1000 more was spent by llio robbers. The belief is Pratt cooked up the books to make it appear $20,000 was taken in order to clear up all hir shortcomings at ontxw What first attracted attention to Pratt, was finding fivo telegrams from him in Welch's valise, and Scott was uncovered by a cautious letier written by him to Welch at Peoria and in Welch's absence opened by his wifo and turned over to the detoctives. THE INDIAN PROBLEM. ing's papers. CHILD KIDNAPPED IN BROOKLYN ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES Coininisftloner Price's Opinion of It Tho new gold certificates will not bo ready Washington, Aug 30.—Commissioner of Indian Affairs Price, in reference to tho reported probable Indian troubles, on account of a lack of supplies, to-day said all Indian Tho steamer "Siam," with ten officers and 470 men, sailed to Hgvpt from London yesterday. D' for issue until Oct. 1st. The Abiluctor is Bun Down by the Police ami the Chili! Rentored-Tlie Tariff Commission—The Public Debt —A Murderous Attack. Graphic Picture of the Cavalry Charge at Kassasin— Cattle in Palace Cars—The Illinois DVheat Crop— Tiie Ab-ducted Child Recovered—Other Items of News. Washington, Aug. 30.—A special to the Philadelphia Press says. Somo recent developments indicate that on tho result of two State Conventions depends tho question of a reconstruction of tho Cabinet. Secretary Folger has finally acknowled that under certain conditions he will lie a candidate for tho gubernatorial nomination in New York, while information received here within a fow days places it beyond doubt that Secretary Teller is a candidaio for his old place in tho Senate. Tho nominating conventions on which hang tho possibility of a chango in tho departments of which these gentlemen are tho respective chiefs are both to bo held nest month, tho Colorado Convention on tho 14th and tho New York Convention on tho 20th, and it is probable that before Congress meets again tho Interior and Treasury Departments will have tribes are getting every cent's worth of supplies of every kind that Congress lias made appropriation for. As to tho probability cjf an Indian outbreak, on account of short supplies, Mr. Price said: "I can't tell as to that, but tho supplies will bo rcduccd, this year, bocause the appropriations havo beon reduced. I think this Indian problem n very Bimplo tiling. Treat good Indians well, and punish bad Indians. When Congress reduces the appropriation tho Indians become discontented, dance around naked, threaten an outbreak; Nearly six million of threo and a half per cent, bonds was withdrawn from tho Treasury The Public Debt. By telegraph to the Uazette. To-Morrow's Weather Indications. Michael Collins, employed on the Brooklyn bridge, fell 115 feet from the bridge yesterday afternoon and was killed. for conversion into threes. Washington, Aug. 31.—It is estimated that tho public debt for tho month ending today is about .$16,000,000. For tho Middle Atlantic States, local rains; partly cloudy fwoalhor; southerly to westerly winds; no change in temperature; lovver barometer. At Kexboro, N. C., Sandy Hopkins and Martin Johnson quarreled about a girl, yesterday. Ilopkins stabbed Johnson in tho stomach family. Shot to DeathC By telegraph to the Gazette. Another Candidate. Syracuse, N. Y., Aug. 31.—During an altercation at Cigarville yestorday afternoon, John Walter, a farmer, shot and killed Henry Mark, a cigarmaker. Walter was arrested. By telegraph to the Gazette. Dks Moines, la., Aug. 31.—The Republicans of the Tonth Congressional District have nominated Major A. G. Holmes. Tlio American Dermatologieal Association is holding its sixth annual meeting ut Newport. Members are present from all parts of thon Congress is very anxieus to appropriate money in order to keep peace. Arab! Asks for an Armistice. A dispatch states that tho Crow Indians are not depredating, as reported. Tho agont thoro thinks tho next generation of Crows will take the country D. & H- Company Coal Prices. By telegraph to the Gazette. ICourt Martial Findings Approved. By telegraph to the Gazette. New York, Aug. 31.—Tho Delawaro and Hudson Canal Company announce that tho prices of their Lackawanna coal for the month of September will bo as follows: Furnace lump and steamer Immj, each, $4.15; grate, $4.30; egg, $4.45; stove, $4.65; chestnut, $4.70, and pea, $3.15. By telegraph to the Gazette. London, Aug. 31.—A dispatch from Port Said says that Arabi Pasha has asked for an eight days armistice; that Gen. Wolseley has refused it, but offered an armistice for one ■day, and that, however, nothing would bo done for several 4uys. . Washington, Aug. 31.—The Secretary of War to-day approved the record of the court martial in case of Col. Taylor, Assistant Adjutant General, and forwarded it to the l'resideut for his action. Secretary Folger said to the Press correspondent to day that it seemed to be tho general understanding that his name would be submitted to the coming Stato convention for its action, and while he was not a candidate— using that word in tho senso of a seeker after a position—should tho convention see fit to uomiuato him ho would accept and enter heartily into tho canvass. "I am not ashamed to say," Mr. Folger continued, "that a nomination for Governor of my own State is an honor of which I would bo proud and which I would new heads. to farming. Tho Scotch Irish Masters resolved not to continue tho agreement with the Cleveland (Scotland) Iron Masters to restrict the output of pig iron. General Beaver's Movements. Tho corporation of Cork passed a resolution condemning tho sentence of dray and demanding that he bo released. The corporation also resolved to confer upon Gray tho freedom of NEARING THE END. Bedford, Aug. 30.— General Beaver passed through hero to-day on his way from Soinervillo to Kvcrett, this county. Ho was met at Kverett this afternoon by a largo crowd of people. The reception which was tendered him was attended by the most prominent Republicans of the county. General Beaver will go to Fulton county to-morrow. The Kidnapped Child Found. I)r. Scott who wan arrested in St. Louis, arrived to-day, and will be sent to Kcwanoe tomorrow. He also mado a confession. Ho puts the blame on Pratt and Welch—Pratt as the chief instigator. He allegoi he knew of the plot but decided not to tako part in tho robbery and was Jeerod at by Pratt for cowardieo. He says he got none of tho money. The dotectives believe his statement is true, and he can only bo convicted as accessory. The detectives have beon unable thus far to get any clue to the fourth man. Jl of the Iron Strikers to be Called By telegraph to the Gazette. by President Jarrett tho city New York, Aug. 31.—A dispatch received at polico hoadquartors this morning says tho missing child, Lizzio Soldon, and tho woman who abducted her, wore found by a dotoctive in Brooklyn this morning. No othor particu- PlTTSBUBO, Aug. 30.—After persistently denying for days that a movement was on foot for a general meeting of iron strikers, Secretary Martin, of the Amalgamated Association, this afternoon admitted that five sub-lodges have united in a request that a general meeting bo called, and that as soon as President Jarrett returned from his Eastern trip tho call would in all probability be issued. It is conceded on all hands that this meeting will cud tho strike. A majority of the rank and file of the association are heartily sick of it and it is hardly possible that they will submit to be At a meeting of the Down police held at Down Patrick, resolutions were adopted do- accept without hesitation mauding an increase in pay of pensious. Two constables were appointed to attend tho Commission inquiry at Dublin. "I expect to bo in New York in a few days and will make a short stay thoro, but I do not go to tako any part in the canvass for tho nomination, and I shall not use any effort to secure it." Tho general impression hero is that Secretary Folger goes into tho contest supported by the Administration, wliich believes him tho one availablo candidate who can unite the factions of tho party. Barney Biglin and John J. O'Brien, of New York, arrived here mysteriously yesterday or last night and had two consultations with Mr. Folger, one last night and one tliis morning, tho latter lasting more than two hours. At the Interior De- lars are given. LATER. There wore fourteen casos of yellow fever at Pensacola to date, and ton deaths. There were fifty now cases at Brownsville, and three deaths reported yesterday. Little Lizzie Seldon, who was kidnapped on Monday last, was restored" to her parents this morning. Her abUuctress was arrested. Her name is Maggio Kappel; she is twenty-two years of ago, single and is rather good-looking. She said she found tho child on the streo', and as she did not read the papers she did not know the whereabouts of the parents. A detective being informed that she had tho child, four.d her in bed at her houso in Brooklyn willi the child by her side. When Mr. Selden saw. his child he nearly fainted. The scene between them was very affecting. The mother of tho abduetre8s visited her daughter at jDolico headquarters, and, strange to say, answered tho description of tho woman who was first suspected. Tho girl Kappel pleaded not guilty and was remanded. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Stock Keport. Reported by Carpenter & Bodmer. Rooms 5 and 6 Club House, Franklin street Wllkcs-Barre. Aug. 31—3:00 p. in. Closing Bid PennaR.R 62% O. & M., com... 38-% Phil. & Kead'g 30W do. pref Lehigh Valley 02% H. & St. Jo. com 85 Lehigh Nav 42'4 do. pref.. 93 P., Titus v. & B.... Union Pacific... 110% Northern Pac. com 50% M , K. AT 39*4 do pref 93 C'.,C. & I. 0! 13 D. L. A W 145J-4 st- Pa"1, com... 124 Texas Pacific — do pref... 137 Del. & Hudson.... 115% D. A Rio G Df. J. Central 7994 Illinois Central.. West'n Union U0-D« Met'n. Elev Pacific Mail Omaha, com.... Erie, com 39% do. pref.. do. pref.... 81 Rock Island Manhattan Elev... f3J4 Ohio Central — N. Y. Central 133*1 Mobile & O Lake Shore 112*4 L'ville & N'ville Mich. Central... 98% SutroTunnel A conference of Bishop's friends was hold in Boston yestorday in the intorest of hia caudidacy for tho Republican gubernatorial nomination. Three hundred men from all parts of TUO WILSON CONE. How the Pueillst Parted From Hta T'rl-mxU at the Steuiimlilp Wharf. overruled again, Philadelphia, Aug. 30.—Tug Wilson and George Ilolden, his trainor, yesterday sailed as intermediate passengers on the steamship "In» dianii" for Liverpool. Arthur Chambers, Richard K. Fox, Parson Davis, and a do4cn other friends and admirers of tho departing boxers saw the travelers off. Tug said that he would return to America next month, with his wife and throo children. His wife has been ill for several months and he thinks that her health will be better in this countiy. Oh his return ho will go into activo training lor his fight with Elliott on November 2B. Ho has between four and live thoutand dollars in cash and with it he will open a saloon, or, n» lie calls it, "a hinn," somewhere in this city. The citizens of Bloomington, 111., are excited over the disappearance of Francis Johnson, a business man of integrity heretofore unquestioned. Ho sold all his property, took the proceeds and left a debt of $8,000. tho Stat# were present. Palace Stock 'Cars Chicago, Aug. 30.—A shipment of twentytwo car loads of cattle left this afternoon in a special train for New York, composed of Montgomery palaeo stock ears, so arranged that the cattle can bo fed and watered in transit with out unloading. They will bo supplied with •water the same time the engino is taking ■water, and food will be let down while the train is moving, from hins on top of the cars. It is expected the trip will bo made inside of fifty hours. 18K-M M 113^ partmont it is an open secret that Secretary Tellor expects to be returned to his old seat in the Senate, and that in consequence a change in the Secretaryship may be expected. When Mr. Tellor left hero he expected to return about the 1st of September, but it is now announced that ho will not return before the latter and of tho month. The convention which chooses a successor to fill tho unexpired term meets on the 14th, and ho will remain until ho sees tho result. I lis friends hero say that the peoplo of tho State are determined to havo him in the Senate again, and that he will aceodo to the popular will. In the annual report of the British Postmaster-General just received, it is stated that tho United Suites sent to Great Britain 9,500,- 000 newspapers, aud received from iherff 7,500 000 during the past fiscal year. West, com. Robinson —'do pref.. 10SD2 Rich & Dan liny Wabash, com. 87W Rich. &D. Ter. „ CI2DHj do, pref 66J4 Central Pacific... Mrs. McCartey, of 39 Park Place, New York, was held yesterday to await tho result of injuries sho inflicted oil Monday with a bar of iron on Mrs. Crowley, who resides in tho same house. Mrs. Crowley's recovery is Little Lizzie Selden was stolen in Brooklyn on Monday afternoon". William 0. Solden, tlio father, is an engineer, with an office in tliat city. Ilis wife is tho dunghter of Chief Engineer Frye, of Brooklyn. They have three children—a boy of live, a lmlDy of one year and littlo Lizzie, who is four years old Mr. Seidell lives at 220 Carlton avenue, a quiet (troet, and the children were in tho habit of playing on the sidewalk in front of tho door. On Monday afternoon a littlo boy of four, Freddy Sherwood, was with Lizzie on the sidewalk. Aftor a while they were missed and a search was instituted. At 6 o'clock Freddy came homo alone and told his story. He said that whilo ho was playing with Lizzie a woman dressed in black talked to them and asked them to go and walk. She promisod them candy and said she would take them to Washington Park aud show them whore Mr. Washington lived. Sho took them to Willoughby street and then ono block further to Washington Park. Froddio says tlioy were a long time in tho park and went all over it. Then they went aftor candy. Freddie was left in front of a bakery and told to wait and the woman took Lizzie away. After a time tho little boy got tired of waiting and went home. C OIL MARKET. Oil. City, Auk. 31—3:00 p. m, Crude oil closed at Market Arm. A Great Wheat Crop in Illinois. Philadelphia Markets. Spbinofibld, Ills., Aug. 30.—Tho winter •wheat crop of 1882 is the largest ever liarvented in Illinois except that iu 1880, and exceeds 50,000,000 bushels. Spring wheat aggregates ovor 52.000,000 bushels, an average yield of about 18J bushels per aero, a trifle under tho immense average of 1819, but the quality is much above the average. By telegraph to the Gazette. lie pnya that he 1ms no intention of remaining in Kuropc, but it was with sorao bitterness that lie added: " This here country hain't as freo as what they makes out when they stops a man from fighting a bit Ilingland'fca sight better in that way." Ho is anxious to fight Sullivan, but forsorre unknown reason was very reticent about his match with Elliott, answering oil quistions by saying: "Oh, hit's all right, an! a werry good light we'll mako." Philadelphia, Aug. 11 More troops have boon ordered to the fron doubtful FLOUR—Choloe old wanted; new quiet: super $2.7»Ca:t.n0; extra »3.25@3.75; l'enn'a family J5.10@5.2». RYE FLO' R—J3.50@3.7S. tier, whero the government is determined to concentrate 4,000 men immediately. It is stated that this will be sufficient, if tho movement of tho Turks is only instigated by a Turkish local commander, but if tho impulse emanates from Constantinople the struggle Washington, Aug. :)0.—A special to the New York Sun says: There arc reasons for saying that thero will be an early recasting of the Cabinet. It will be from no disagreement between it and tho Executive, nor from internal dissensions, but solely to insure greater ef- WHEAT—The market was firm; good demand; Del. and Penna. red $I.08©1.16; do. amber fl.KQl.18. CORN -The market was quiet but steady for local use; steamer 86c; yellow 87c@88c; mixed 8#HCT( Sic.; No. 3 mixed 8S@86c. DATS-The market was irregular; low grades dull: No. 1 white 62c.; No. 2 do. 60c ; No. 8 do. Blc (ftS3c.: No. 2. mixed 19c. Tito crop was saved in good condition, and will return to tho producers more money than uny other crop for fourteen years. County Assessors return the average as 2,152,000 bushels of winter wheat. will prove sorious. PROVISIONS—The market was strong; active. RYE—None here. ticlency in tho service and to strengthen tho Administration boforo the country. Tho need of the latter has for somo time been felt. In this respect tho Cabinet is not a strong one. It has been tho cause of many complaints from General Arthur's most faithful supporters. From tho first it was felt that tho Cabinet had too many grandfathers in it—too littlo fresh Advices front tho frontier claim that tho Turkish troops were repulsed on Monday and Tuesday with considerable loss. Tho Greeks occupy a strong position at Yigla, which is exactly on the new frontier, to the north of Zarbas. The Bishop of Platamora with eighty peasants joined the Greeks. LARD—The market was firm. MUTTER-Choice wanted; other kinds very dull; creamery extra 28c.; do. good to choice 25@27fj EGUS—The market was firmer; good inquiry; Penna 24c.; Western 22c ©28c. CHEESE—The market was dull; low grades weak. „ „ , Mr. Wilson labors under ihi impression that the newspaper reporteis of America havo banded together for tho purpose of misrepresenting him and ridiculing his manners. " Hi can't do nothink," he said, " but l»off they London, Aug. 30.—Tho News' Jsmailia cor respondent says: "I rode over the scene of the cavalry chargo at Kassasin Lock, and fonnd two acres thickly strewn with corpses of tho enemy. Somo of our cavalry aro still seeking our dead and wounded. Two dead Lif o Guardsmen are so mutilated they are quite unrecognizable. Their faces aro horribly gashed. One had one hand completely sevorcd from tho arm, and the other nearly so. One yf his eyes was scooped from tho socket. The hands of another body were just hanging to tho wrists by pieces of flesh and sinews. A wounded guardsman relates that in the charge his horso was shot, and falling broke the rider's thigh. While lying on the field he saw Egyptian soldiers ride by. He called for help whereupon an Egyptian rodo up and sabred the guardsman's faco from templo to chin. Tho man, however, is doing well. The enemy's loss is at least 400. The Cavalry Charge at Kassasin. PETROLEUM—The market was firmer; refined ''tvHISKEY-Sl.SO. Tho town of Glen, Montgomery county, N. Y., is greatly stirred up by tho discovery of the diabolical acts of John Palmer, a school teacher, who attempted to violate tho porsons of two girls, each twelve years old, daughters of John Putnatn and Isaac Talmadge. Palmer tied. lie has for a long lime boon maltreating older female pupils, lie is married, and has taught school iu Glen for twelvo years. He always professed to bo very religious, and had the confidence of tho community. goes and claps hit hin their blooming papers and not a one of 'dm that hover 1 looked into told the truth." Tug was dressed In a suit of dark tweed, and his aggressive-looking face was shaded by an American Manilla straw hat that gavo him a decidedly tough appearand-. As tho "Indiana" steamed ofT down tho rivfr Tug pulled out a gorgeous red-silk handkerchief and wavod a last farewell to his friends blood and sinew New York Markets. By telegraph to the Gazette. Mr. Howe, while accepting the Post Office Department, wanted only the part of Attorney General. This was given to Mr. Brewster solely because of his connection with the Star ltouto suits. But Mr. Howe's transfer to that position is altogether improbable. He is tho oldest members of the Cabinet. Cabinot New York, Ar* 81. BEEF—The market was steady; demand lfghi new ex'ra mess, #15.50. PORK—The market waa quiet; held firm; new m«*88 1.50; old do. $*J1.7D. LAKD—The market was Arm; fairly active; Btean rendered f 12.50. Pitt*ton Wholesale Markets. .$9.25 6.50® 7.00 IK) 70 The,TarilT Commission. By telegraph to the Gazette. Flour—potent - Flour, straight brands Corn Oats Butter Cheese, new Erkb Potatoes new, per bu, Chop ami Feed Meal Salt, coarse, per sack. Salt, fine, per sack .. Salt, per bbl Bailed Hay, per ton . New Hay, *4 4i . Rye Straw Turnips, per bu Onions, M Tomatoes, per basket Cabbage, per hundred, good 10012 00 " fair to middleing ii(&10 00 l.i 0 5.50 duties are onerous to men past seventy. It is known that the work of his present post is distasteful to him. Clbvb'axd, O., Aug. 31.—The Tariff Commissioners arrived hero at eight o'clock this morning, and opened their session at the Keunard Houso at ton o'clock. A hearing was on shore Bedueed Bates of Freight. 25 Cg,26 10(3,12 24 50 1.90 1.00 1.50 The advancement of Hr. llatto.i to the Postmaster-Generalship, although it would A Well-preserved Relio. The rates for freight ovor the New Jersey Central Railroad will be reducod on and after September 1st, 1882, as follows: For New York and Philadelphia, 1st class, thirty-fivo cents; 2d class, thirty ccuts; 3d class, twenty- From the N. Y. Tribune gratify tlmt gentleman's ambition, is improbable, though a change in the office he now holds is not unlikely. Ki-Senator David K. Atchison, who, as President of tho United States Senate, was given to the representatives of eighty-five hoop iron manufactories. Their caso was stated by Joseph D. Weeks, of Pittsburg, and Tlioa. H. Wells, of Johnstown, Ohio. They complained of rulings by the Treasury Department on tho subject of the duty on hoop iron, and submitted a schedule of rates which they thought would protect their interests. They wanted tho duties made specilic, not ad valorem. 1.50 17.00 14.1)0 12.00 . I.'O 1.2.» Jlr. Teller's appointment to the Interior was under strict construction of tho Constitution, Acting President of the United Suites for thirty-six hours between tho close of President Polk's administration and tho inauguration of Cieneral Taylor, recently completed his seventy-fifth year at his home in Clinton county, Missouri, llo is six foot two iuchos tall, straight as an arrow despite his age, and ips the scales at two hundred pounds. Ho doelares his eyosight, appetite and geuoral health to bo excellent, but is gradually losing five cents; 4th class, seventeen cents. duo to an embarrassment 'owing out of Sar proportionate reduction will be made in every class of freight. This will be good news to gent's failure to get that otV rado Senator's acceptance wan to oblige the merchants and others. Sergeant Mason's Case. President and to save himself "Washington, D. C. August 30.—The case of Sergeant Mason, tlio soldier who shot at the assassin Guiteau, is again beforo the Secretary of War on a supplemental report from Judge Advocate General Swaim, which was submitted yesterday afternoon. The report is in reference to tho petition tiled with the President by Mr. Bigelow in Mason's counsel, for the releaso of lna client from tho Albany Penitentiary on tho ground that ho is illegally conllncd. Tho petition was in tho nature of a writ of error. It was referred to tho Judgo Advocate General together with many other petitions received by the President for the pardon. It is understood that Judge Apples, per bu Sweet potatoes Pears, per bbl Peaches per basket Colorado now arranging for his re-election to Not McCl/eUan's Tactics. From the Cincinnati Gazette. 4®r.,00 ,7»®t 95 tho Scnato, which his resignation to go into tho Department of tho Interior helped, rather than otherwise. Betweon him and the President it was understood that his acceptance as Statements were also made in the interests of tho Ohio Building and Grindstone Company, and of Lako Superior iron oro. Gen. Wolesley finds that Arabi does nC t come to his ground to fight. Arabi is not following the McClellnn plan of getting ready an army of 280,000 men and GOO guns, and ending the rebellion in one decisive battle. Another Child Abduction. From the New York Tribune Secretary was to be only temporary A Curious Accident, The abduction of a child in one of the fashionable quarters of Brooklyn in broad daylight is a startling incidont tending to rovivo memories of tho Ross case. A blight little girl un- In tho War Department there will be no change, unless Mr. Lincoln dosires it. Tho fight for David Davis's seat in the Senate may his memorv Bradford, Aug. 30.—This afternoon Mr. and Mrs A. Driesbach, who are stopping at the Riddell House, retired to their room after dinner, when Mr. Driesbach concluded to lio down for a short time, taking off his coat and vest for that purpose. As ho throw his vest One Way to Get Even Two negro boys engaged in a fight at Wilmington, X. C!., yesterday. One kicked tlip other in the stomach, seriously injuring li|ni. Tho wounded boy managed to throw his antagonist, and by repeating blows with a stone, crushed his skull and killed him. force a change From the Cincinnati Times Star. Canada has prohibited United States tour ists from fishing in her lakes der live years of ago while playing in front of Iter father's house is pottod by a strange woman and coaxed to take a short walk to a candy shop. Another playmate goes witli them, hut becoming alarmed is sent back with the Mr. Frelinghuysen's appointment to Mr Perhaps wc Lowell's place abroad would enable Cleiieral Arthur to choose a Secretary of Slate satisfactory to himself. Whenever a change there is spolceu of Mr. Conklmg, of course, comes to the front. can only retaliate bv shutting down oil English noblemen limiting buffaloes 011 «ur on a chair a revolvor in an inside pocket was discharged, tlio bullet striking his wife in tho Advocate General Svvaiiu adheres to tho legal little girl's doll carriage. The woman has not been arrested, although unceasing efforts have Why Not P abdomen. The doctors havo been unable to line] the bullet, and il is not known whether tho wound will prove fatal or not. BUTTER AND EGGS. opinion expressed by him in his original report in this ease, which was that the proceedings of tho court-martial which tried Mason Any change in tho Xavy Departmental From the Ehnira Free Press. been made by tho detcctivos in response to appeals from tho distracted parents to truck her down and reeovcr her stolen charge. Tho present is improbable, Mr. Chandler's appointment being in tho pursuit of the purpose which the impending rccast is intended to Col. A. K. M'Clurc •f tho Philadelphia We aro constantly receiving fresh butter an i efcKfi from the up river couuiie*. and h*ijidk thcni cheap. Cal: ami see. J. H. BROWN, n!0 (Von Kireet. were irregular, and that his coulincment un limes, prints in his own paper ull the dirty L n Old Time R. rr.edy. der its sentence was illegal. The ground taken by General Swaim is that the act of Macon was nut an assault with intent to kill, (is shown in the evidence, and further, that if case is 0110 which touches the tcndcrest sensibilities of the public and will excito widespread interest, if tlio polico fail to dispose of it llings 1111 the caiii Tributes from Public Thieve Stalwart" clitics,under Frj:n tho Salem 0Tasr.) Gazette The usual nnrnlier of bloody as.-aults and Kmmct Cloud, now iu jail, in Richmond, Ya Why not make ii Thief?" Tributes to a Fublic murders by drunken husbands and love-cracked idiots are reported week by week. A weekly I/OK SALE.- A desirable bouse and lot near Lto l'rosbyterlin C'hapel. West l'ittyton. Also a brk kbuilding ou Railroad strt er.Pitistoii l'». A F c proniptlv awaiting a second trial on the charge of bum |
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